Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (S./Cen. Pacif. Coast 4 hrs. from San Jose, 1 hr from Quepos)
Accommodations: 2 Houses & 1 Studio Apartment, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
"Shelter From the Storm" is a group of three villas (including the owners’ house) and an efficiency apartment, perched on a five acre mountainside point, approximately 60 meters above the Pacific Ocean; high enough to give dramatic views (think Big Sur in California) of the coastline to the Osa Peninsula but low enough to hear the waves breaking on the rocks below. Perfect for family reunions or group vacations, Shelter from the storm consists of two luxurious villas and a charming efficiency apartment tucked into the jungle and oriented to maximize privacy while allowing for the "outside living" so popular in this part of the world.
Villa Las Rocas, designed as a two level, two bedroom, two bath with separate entrances to accommodate two to six people. The lower unit, Baja Las Rocas sleeps two in a luxurious suite with a kitchenette and private patio with an outstanding ocean view. The upper unit, Las Rocas Arriba, sleeps two in a king-size bed in the bedroom with room for another two in the queen-size murphy bed in the indoor salon.
Villa La Cuesta is a one bedroom/one bath home with Murphy-bed and will accommodate two to four people. If your group is larger, an additional luxury studio apartment (The Monkey House) is available to sleep 2 people. All residences exhibit locally handcrafted custom hardwood windows, doors, furniture, cabinetry, throughout.
Just TWO MINUTES off the beautiful paved coastal highway and less than ten minutes to Dominical to the north, or Uvita to the south, "Shelter from the Storm" offers the peace and privacy you expect on your tropical vacation but near enough to the nightlife, abundant restaurants, shopping and recreation facilities to satisfy even the most active traveler.
We would be happy to assist in booking horseback rides along the beach or to beautiful waterfalls, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, fishing trips, zip-line rides, canopy tours, birdwatching tours, or hiking at Hacienda Baru National Wildlife Refuge. A relaxing massage or gourmet dinner can also be booked in the privacy of your villa. Rental car pick-up at the airport can also be arranged if so desired.
All of the villas enjoy fresh ocean breezes during the day and even cooler mountain breezes every night, although all have air-conditioning and ceiling fans in every room.
All residences include kitchen facilities and all electrical appliances, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, phones with internet access (bring your laptop,) Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, and CD players with a library of hundreds of discs available.
Why travel all over the country to search for wildlife when, from our living room we see not only monkeys (both howlers and white face) but, also sloths, coati, beautiful butterflies, and dozens of species of birds including hummingbirds, toucans, toucanet, parrots, soaring falcons and of course, pelicans.
Cast your gaze to the ocean to see passing dolphins and during migrating season (November to March) it is not unusual to see whales breaching in Coronado Bay.
We are located within ten minutes of at least five pristine beaches from the world class surf breaks of Playa Dominical to virtually deserted stretches of Playa Hermosa to the protected waters of Playa Ballena, probably the most perfect swimming beach on the Pacific coast. Or, if you prefer, enjoy relaxing around the ocean view pool lounging on our locally handcrafted teak outdoor furniture.
Take advantage of our spacious bamboo covered bar/barbeque rancho area with huge stainless steel gas grill, stereo, honor bar, refrigerator, bathroom, full dining facilities, reading library,hammocks and extensive video library and Direct TV satellite television.
For much more information and guest testimonials type "shelter from the storm costa rica" into your search engine.
Contact us here in Costa Rica or e-mail below
Pura Vida, Donna & Daryl
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: This washer is shared with the other units. We also supply detergent and fabric softener
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed: In the master suite in Villa Las Rocas Arriba
- Queen Bed: In the lower suite in Villa Baja Las Rocas
- Double Bed: In the Monkey House
- Twin/Single Bed: King size bed in the master suite in Villa Las Rocas Arriba can be converted to two twins
- Child Bed: Let us know if you need this set up.
- Convertible Bed
- Murphy Bed: These beautiful murphy beds are custom made from local hardwoods and feature queen-size orthopedic mattresses.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: We have a library of dozens of DVD's as well as twelve movie channels available in the entertainment center in the pool/rancho.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: We have hundreds of CDs as well as MP3 downloads available.
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Mountain View: Amazing sunrises over the Talamaca Mountains
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): The entire Shelter From the Storm Property is a WiFi Zone. Check emails from the privacy of your villa, inside the poolside rancho or at Sunrise Point.
- Other Amenities
- Phone with internet access ( bring your laptop), Kitchen, coffee maker, blender, toaster, Egyptian cotton Linens provided, & Covered Parking, Also a pool with ocean view adjacent a large Entertainment Rancho with honor bar, bathroom, large stainless steel BBQ, hammocks, sitting and dining area, and satelite TV/Stereo
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Allowed: We ask that you not smoke inside the villas but you are welcome to indulge on patios, verandas or anywhere around the pool. Please be considerate of other guests
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Birdwatching, Butterfly farm, Trips to dramatic waterfalls, Friday Night Cinema in the Jungle, Yoga, Spanish language lessons, surfing lessons, Serpentaria, Personal Chef and Massage
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
If you wish to rent ALL FOUR residences at Shelter From the Storm
December 15 - April 15 $630/night $3900/week
June 15 - August 15 $570/night $3500/week
20% extra for holiday weeks
Discounts vary for other other dates. Ask for your rate
Rates are for up to 2 people per residence. $20 a day per extra person.
Check our website calendars for availabilities or for rental rates for individual
villas.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Hear the surf, see whales & jungle wildlife pass by! - Dominical, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
- Pool deck with Villa La Cuesta, The Monkey House and Casa Eclectica - Dominical, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
- Villa Las Rocas/upper and lower Sleeps 2-6 - Dominical, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
- Villa Las Rocas arriba bedroom with an AMAZING view!
- Villa Las Rocas arriba kitchen, indoor salon and patio
- Villa La Cuesta/ One bedroom plus murphy bed. Sleeps 2-4.
- Villa La Cuesta bedroom brings the jungle inside
- Outdoor living at its finest, The porch at Villa La Cuesta
- Kitchen cabinets locally made with beautiful Costa Rican hardwoods
- Relax inside pool rancho equipped with honor bar, satelite tv, and hammocks
- Pool rancho from the upper entrance
- The Monkey House
- Inside the Monkey House
- The Monkey House Veranda
- One of our Murphy Beds
- One of our frequent visitors, taken from the veranda in Villa La Cuesta
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